CD116: Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) – Environment Chapter

In the third and final episode in our Trans-Pacific Partnership series, we take a look at the TPP Environment Chapter; would the treaty actually improve enforcement of environmental laws around the world?

Says the governments recognize that the transition requires collective action

Governments "shall cooperate to address matters of joint or common interest"

Article 20.16: Each government "shall seek to operate a fisheries management system that regulates marine wild capture fishing and that is designed to prevent overfishing and overcapacity…"

Each government "shall promote the long-term conservation of sharks, marine turtles, seabirds, and marine mammals, through the implementation and effective enforcement of conservation and management measures."

"No Party shall grant or maintain any of the following subsidies…" that negatively affect fish stocks.

Gives the governments three years to change their laws to comply.

Article 20.17: The governments "commit to promote conservation and to combat the illegal take of, and illegal trade in, wild fauna and flora.